Our family loves Little City! Joining as a toddler, my son loved the transition to school from…read morebeing home full time and the care the teachers gave him to help him develop socially and academically. The teachers and staff are passionate about providing high-quality care using the Montessori method. As parents, we appreciate the communication from the teachers AND staff. The parent community at Little City is so strong and families have developed strong connections through the school. Throughout the year, my son learned to be independent, took pride in his work, and applied many of his learnings at home. He began putting his shoes away in their place, hanging his coat on the hook by himself, setting the table during dinner, and wanting to help out while we cook in kitchen. His growth over the last year has been so impressive!

This school, the people who run it, the teachers and the family community have been like an…read moreextension of our family (especially living through a pandemic). The school communicates clearly, openly and inclusively on all matters regarding the health, safety and growth of the children. They treat their employees with respect and support --- and it shows through how they in turn treat all children/parents. They are rooted in and supportive of the community that surrounds the school. Definitely a gem within the neighborhood and city! I highly recommend this as a place to entrust your child's learning and development.

I am not a big reviewer but I don't think the previous reviews reflect the viewpoint of the many,…read moremany parents who are very happy with The Giving Tree. We have had our three sons there for more than five years and think that it is a extremely warm and caring place. Our boys have learned a ton from their teachers, both educationally and in terms of being good people. They are excited to come to school every day, which is the biggest endorsement I can think of. We have been in all of the classrooms in the school multiple times since we have three children and we can't rave enough about the teachers. They are loving and enthusiastic and great at what they do. The director and assistant director are both wonderful people who truly care about the children and the school. When they realized that our oldest son and some of his classmates were going to need to repeat pre-k because they missed the kindergarten cut off, they created a new class for them, complete with advanced pre-k lessons, an awesome new teacher and weekly field trips all over the city. No place is going to be perfect all of the time, but The Giving Tree has been such an overwhelmingly positive place for our children that we continue to bring them in to the city every day to come to school, even though we moved to the suburbs in 2015. A number of families do the same. There is a crazy waitlist, as a previous reviewer has noted, but that is because families like mine have been there for years and have not left, so there are not many spots to be had. It is also true for all of the good daycares in the city, as far as I know.

My toddler loves TGT! We've been with them since he was an infant. He is so happy to be there and…read morethat's most important. He's also learning a ton, more than what I could ever teach him myself. The teachers are all super caring and his current teacher is very responsive and proactive with letting me know how he's doing. Their facility is quite nice, especially with recent renovations. They also have a spectacular rooftop play area. They have a ton of activities: soccer shots, gymnastics, yoga, music with Mr. Joe, librarian, and special guests with animals or a magician. There's a special activity every week, if not more often. They do SO much every day, I know my son is enriched and well supported by all the teachers at the daycare. We are so happy and proud to be part of the TGT family.

Our daughter attended KO12 for kindergarten and two years of summer camps (2024-2025). We loved it!…read moreThe teachers and staff are loving and meet your child where they are, and our daughter thrived in kindergarten despite being a little younger than 5 years old when she began. They go out a lot during both the regular school year and in summer camp, walking all over to nearby parks, squares, and pools.

I highly recommend Kids on 12th. Both of my children have thrived under the direction of the…read moreteachers and leadership here at the school. My oldest has been here almost 3 years and my 2nd almost 1 year, both African American. As a single mother dropping my children off has been one less worry. Even during interviewing for better opportunities and running late on public transportation sending messages through their app provided made me feel at ease. Always getting a response and a simple take your time or no rush. When picking up my children its always hard to get them to leave. As the school is not only a classroom setting but have individual spaces for free play, a library, room for movies and basically an indoor gym. I like their concept here because if my children need a couple minutes to calm their energy the teachers allow for them to go to a more intimate space to still learn but also gather themselves. When I arrive at the school the owner or teacher at the time is always graceful in how they communicate the day. I do appreciate this very much here at the school. My kids always want to go back. Even out of school and we are close by they mention their school. Oh! They provide detailed reports on your child's progress and future planning for continued success as well. All teachers are hands on. Even if a teacher works with their individual group he/she will step in to assist. Its good to see that because our children are not perfect everyday. I like to see how the teachers will respond if I am not around. I like their style here. If you want your kids busy, doing hands on projects then you are at the right place. Holiday season is my favorite. The hold a lot of potlucks where I have friended many other parents. A few who are my good friends now. We do play dates out of school. Another favorite is when I get to buy my kids art. Even if all i have is a quarter(you get the point) just a fun activity. Also bringing in guest speakers, local field trips. They are creative in getting everyone involved. If you are a introverted parent that may change. You will find yourself really opening up. Highly recommend! Great location, Diverse, Affordable, caring!

I just enrolled my 2 year old into this facility. The staffs have the patience of a saint. My 2…read moreyear old have never left my side and is really attached to me. My drop offs are really tough because she would cry and cling on to me. The staffs are always available to help with taking my bag, taking her jacket, then taking her and comforting her so I can leave. Every time I pick up my little girl, she is always smiling and super happy. I can see how much she enjoys herself at Little Angels from the pictures that I get. We are so thankful that our friend and neighbor referred this place to us. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone that is looking for a nice cozy daycare with friendly staffs.

I have a preschool age child in the neighborhood but do not attend little angels. I am leaving a…read morereview because I often see groups of kids from this daycare in the neighborhood. The groups I have seen led by a tall thin man in a hat and a small middle age woman have often nearly brought me to tears. The man is verbally abusive to the children and his coworker. I see this group frequently enough to know it's not just a bad day it's how these kids experience their days... Holding on to a rope and listening to the bickering and frustrated ranting of an adult who seems deeply unhappy and incredibly irritated every day. Working with two and three-year-olds is hard I am sure, but this professional, the man specifically, seems to be temperamentally unfit for the task.

My grandson went to this school for two years and was provided with an absolutely amazing first…read morelearning experience. Teacher Nora has a great deal of experience and has such a way with the children. She and Teacher Suzanne provide those children with love and kindness and teach them about caring for others, confidence in self, love of learning, care for nature, and the excitement of childhood. This is what preschool should be.

This is a little gem in our community. If you are considering pre-school's for your child. I…read moresuggest you check them out. They have a very small class size, so lots of interaction with the teachers. The classes have a high diversity of children. I know there are kids of many different heritages. They have lots of events scheduled month to month to make it more enjoyable for the children. They have early drop off and a "lunch bunch" program if you need to have your child stay longer. The staff are very pleasant and personable. They are very flexible with your child's scheduled days, if you need to change things up. So, if you want a high quality pre-school that your child will enjoy, check this place out. Our son has loved the two years he has attended and we are ready for his third and final year coming up.

Great Great school offer more for your child education in the end! Way beyond my expectation!!!!!…read more I am glad and very please to have my daughter in pre-k there and hate to move on to Kindergarten because we going to miss New Life Nursery school!!

With Pre-K through Grade 12, this is, without any doubt whatsoever, Center City's pre-eminent…read morecollege preparatory school. Its Quaker traditions of intellectual honesty, respect for the individual and service to humanity go back 325+ years. Small classes (approx. 550 students total, over 14 grades of instruction) taught by a brilliant faculty, with whom your kids will be a on first-name basis from day one. Very strong in STEM, English, foreign languages, social sciences/international relations, fine arts, music, and theater. Boasts a dynamic inter-scholastic sports program. Foreign students in attendance from every corner of the earth. Pricey--yes, but very generous aid is available for families that need it. Meaningful overseas student trips offered every year: most recently, for instance: spend a week volunteering in a Guatemalan orphanage, or check out the cultural treasures of Italy, or hike in Nepal, or study ecology in Costa Rica! Indeed, my daughter received such a fine and broad education at Friends Select that upon graduating in June 2015, she was admitted to Harvard, Yale, Penn and Georgetown. (Yes, I am a big fan of FSS!)

Still lovin' it! This is my little ones' 2nd year at Friends Select and I can't say enough great…read morethings about it. If you want to ask me any questions about the school, send me a message and ask away. It is a great place! PreK - 12, Quaker education in Center City.

Highly recommend the Center City location of Bright Horizons. Staff and teachers are great and…read morefriendly. My kids have been learning so much and enjoy interacting with others their age in a safe environment. Both of my kids look forward to going to school every day. The location itself is convenient as it connects underground to Suburban Station and is close to City Hall and other office buildings.

My son has been attending Bright Horizons at Center City for a year now. There has been great…read moreturnaround since the new director came in. She is understanding, helpful, and supportive. She loves the kids and is always willing to hear ideas or help with concerns. The teaching staff are all pleasant and make you feel welcome. They are receptive to trying new techniques or helping work through transitions.